Creative Looks Video Training

Whereas my “DaVinci Resolve Core Training” title provides an 11 hour tour of DaVinci Resolve, from workflow through each of the many tools, this title is a focused 90 minute exploration of the creative process. I’ve long made a point of saying that the whole reason to use a dedicated grading application, rather then filters with preset looks, is that a grading application’s more sophisticated toolset makes it possible for you to be the plugin, crafting custom styles to match the content at hand.

Since the scenes in every project have unique visual characteristics, I show you how to approach each of a variety of oft-requested image stylizations in a variety of ways, in the process unlocking the flexibility of the DaVinci Resolve toolset to quickly customize an image’s look. I demonstrate different methods of evaluating how to apply a given look to a scene, and explore how you might combine techniques to create a style that’s completely your own.

So if you know the basics of DaVinci Resolve and want to get a look at some more things you can do, please click the link and check out some of the sample movies. $29.95 for 720p movies (playable on anything), or $39.99 for full 1080p playback (suitable for a 3rd or 4th generation iPad).

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Color Correction Handbook: Second Edition

Get the 2nd Edition of this best-selling, platform-agnostic book covering all aspects of professional color correction theory and practice. Expanded with 200 pages of new and revised information ranging from grading workflow, display selection and calibration, detailed color and contrast theory for both 709 and log-encoded workflows, practical grading techniques, quality control adherence, scene balancing, and a deep exploration of memory color, image ideals, and the intersection of video grading and fine art in an interdisciplinary context. Whether you're just starting out or have been grading for a while, there's something for colorists of all levels.
In print from Amazon; From Barnes & Noble; ePub, MOBI, and PDF from Peachpit

Color Correction Look Book

Expanding on material broken out from the original Handbook, the 216-page Color Correction Look Book focuses entirely on creative grading techniques. Covering the very latest generation of grading software, classic techniques such as color washes, undertones, bleach bypass emulation, and cross-processing stylizations have been updated to take advantage of new features, and entirely new techniques have been added including film stock emulations, flat looks, greenscreen grading for compositing, flaring, light leaks and color bleeds, vibrance and targeted saturation, monochrome looks, grain/noise and texture, and much more.
In print from Amazon

Grading a Scene in DaVinci Resolve

In Grading a Scene In DaVinci Resolve, sit next to Alexis Van Hurkman and learn how to find a scene's look, match and balance shots, and add creative touches, all the while working as efficiently as possible in this fun, hands-on experience that teaches the color grading process from a holistic approach as you work through an entire scene from a short film. Available from Ripple Training.

Editing in DaVinci Resolve 11

This all new, six hour title covers how to edit using the comprehensive new editing tools found in DaVinci Resolve 11. With Resolve 11, editing and grading has never been more tightly integrated, and I walk you through all the editing features that are available, showing you how they work together to enable you to edit quickly and efficiently. Covers media import, media organization, editing, effects, audio in the Edit page, with some introductory lessons on grading for beginners, and an overview of export in the Deliver page. Available from Ripple Training.

Grading in DaVinci Resolve 11

This 13 hour title exhaustively covers the tools, processes, and procedures used for color grading in DaVinci Resolve 11. Designed for beginners and advanced users alike, you'll be walked through overall workflows and specific features that will quickly get you started with grading in DaVinci Resolve 11, with plenty of tips and techniques to help you get the most out of this powerful software. Available from Ripple Training.